Drone Industry News

Pentagon Seeks One Remote for Multiple Unmanned Platforms 

The Pentagon has selected Auterion GS as one of six companies to develop a single controller for multiple types of robotic platforms.

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US Air Force Invests $49.7M to Convert F-16s Into Target Drones

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $49.7 million contract to convert retired F-16 fighters into unmanned aerial target vehicles.

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Russian Firm Unveils Platform-Agnostic Drone Swarm Control System

Russian defense firm Kronshtadt has unveiled a drone swarm control system that can be mounted on airborne or shipborne platforms.

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Secret General Atomics Drone Packs 16 Hellfire Missiles: Report 

General Atomics has reportedly developed an unmanned aerial system capable of carrying more armament than any current American drone.

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Boeing Australia Tests Unmanned ‘Loyal Wingman’ Aircraft

Boeing Australia recently tested two unmanned aircraft, expanding its Airpower Teaming System flight testing program.

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USAF Awards ‘Off-Board Sensing Station’ Drone Contracts

The US Air Force has awarded identical $17.7 million contracts to Kratos and General Automics to develop Off-Board Sensing Station drones.

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Canadian Defense Firm Goes Bust After Turkish Arms Embargo 

Canadian defense firm Telemus Systems Inc. has filed for bankruptcy months after Ottawa canceled export permits for military goods and technologies to Turkey.

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Russia to Test-Fire Anti-Tank Missile From Orion Combat Drone: Report

Russia will test-fire an anti-tank missile from the Orion combat drone in the fall, state media reported.

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India Likely to Sign $670 Million Heron Drone Upgrade Contract: Report 

Indian representatives have reportedly wrapped up price negotiations for a contract to upgrade and arm the country’s fleet of Heron drones.

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DoD Inks $99 Million Counter-Drone System Deal With Anduril Industries

The Department of Defense has awarded a five-year, $99 million contract to Anduril Industries for the purchase of its counter-drone system.

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